SCH-CD-LICENSE-EARLY CHILDHOOD
Summary
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that a National Board certification-early childhood generalist endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Early Childhood Generalist certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Provides that the endorsement holder is deemed qualified and authorized to provide instruction in early childhood education programs and is deemed to meet or exceed all early childhood instructional competency requirements established by the State Board for pre-kindergarten instruction.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Jul 1, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Engrossed
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4 edits
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May 30, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was updated from its introduced draft to an engrossed version, primarily involving the addition of new text regarding an 'alternative provisional educator' endorsement and the removal of the original synopsis. This change expands the scope of the bill to include specific eligibility criteria for teachers who have completed the first phase of an Alternative Educator Licensure Program but have not yet finished all requirements. The addition clarifies that these individuals can receive a provisional license valid for up to three years, allowing them to teach while completing their certification.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new category of provisional licensure for teachers in the Alternative Educator Licensure Program, whereas the original version focused solely on National Board certification.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a new provision allowing an 'alternative provisional educator' endorsement for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree, passed a content area test, and completed the first phase of the Alternative Educator Licensure Program.
REQUIREMENT
Established that the alternative provisional educator endorsement is valid for two years and can be renewed for a third year if the applicant meets the requirements in Section 21B-50.
TECHNICAL
Removed the original synopsis describing National Board certification-early childhood generalist endorsements and replaced it with the new alternative educator text.
Updated the bill header to reflect the 'Engrossed' status and adjusted page numbering and formatting markers throughout the document.
Floor votes · Senate May 30, 2026 · House Apr 17, 2026
How they voted
54–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 58
May 30, 2026
D
Democratic39
92% Yea
R
Republican19
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
7
Committee
10
Amendments
9
Jul 1, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 30, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Non-Concur Rep. Carol Ammons
lower
May 30, 2026
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
lower
May 30, 2026
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
upper
May 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Lightford
upper
May 26, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 014-000-000
upper
May 26, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
upper
May 26, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 26, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Education
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 006-003-000
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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